Self-employed with no pension – MoneySense.ca, August 13, 2024
https://www.moneysense.ca/save/retirement/self-employed-with-no-pension/
Brennan Doherty writes about “how freelance workers and entrepreneurs in Canada can use the unique aspects of “working for yourself” to build a bigger nest egg.”
Which types of pension income can be split with your spouse in retirement? – MoneySense.ca, August 12, 2024
https://www.moneysense.ca/columns/ask-a-planner/which-types-of-pension-income-splitting-in-retirement/
Jason Heath provides information about how “Splitting income with your spouse can help you to pay less tax.” along with an overview of the “types of retirement income that are eligible.” A very important concept that retirees need to understand fully.
Can Moira, 51 and a teacher, retire within seven years? – Globe and Mail, August 9, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/article-can-moira-51-and-a-teacher-retire-within-seven-years/
Dianne Maley examines how a woman can financially prepare to retire at 58.
The best no foreign transaction fee credit cards in Canada – MoneySense.ca, July 29, 2024
https://www.moneysense.ca/spend/credit-cards/best-no-foreign-transaction-fee-credit-cards-in-canada/
Keph Senett checks out what “no foreign transaction fees credit cards” are available in Canada. We were in search of a new one after the HSBC card we were using was done away with when RBC bought out HSBC.
Understanding deposit insurance rules could help simplify your holdings – Globe and Mail, August 11, 2024
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/education/article-understanding-deposit-insurance-rules-could-help-simplify-your/
John Heinzl does a good job of reviewing how Canadians’ investments are broadly protected by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corp (CDIC) deposit insurance rules.
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